May 4, 2022 · The KLR has a 23 litre (6 US gallon) tank with a repositioned fuel pump which accesses almost all of the fuel. Depending on your right wrist, that could get you nearly 500 kilometers (300 miles). The seat is comfortable, helped by …

Jul 8, 2004 · A DR650 or XR650L would be a big step up in off road ability from a KLR (IMO), but still very much dual sport bikes and very street worthy in stock form. A XR650R dual sported would be a bit more uncivilized, but is very capable off road, much more so than the XR-L or DR.

Nov 9, 2008 · The engine is as stand up as a 4.0 Jeep engine. They are dependable as an SKS, and just about as many moving parts. Drop either in the mud, pick 'em up and they both will go like hell. Some of the SKS parts are interchangeable with the KLR....you can always tell a KLR that has SKS parts on it...the SKS uses better metals.

Jan 11, 2023 · If you want a Japanese 650 that’s made for the dirt, this is the bike you want. The XR is light (349 lb wet weight) compared to the DR650 (366 lb wet weight) and KLR (456 lb wet weight). With 13 inches of ground clearance, it’s much better-suited for off-road than either the the Suzook or the Kawi competition, and the suspension is better ...

Jan 15, 2024 · A 2023 KLR 650 starts at $6,899.00. The KLR 650 is great value machine. And today, we’re super proud to offer our “home-cooked” KLR-based adventure touring sidecar, the LBS-Sidecars USA PakMul – a complete KLR adventure rig built to same standards and attention to detail as our BMW line-up, at one-third the cost.

Dec 25, 2014 · I have the Ricor intiminators in the front and a progressive shock rear on my 07 KLR. The Cogent is a better shock, i happened upon a closeout deal on the progressive shock. Last year i rode a 2013 KLR that had the Progressive cartridge kit …

The old KLR was more than 20 pounds lighter, and even that bike was a bit heavy for a thumper. Would the new machine just be too porky? Once I got my helmet on and took off, I discovered the answer was—the new KLR650 is just fine, even with the added heft. Don’t look at it as a lumbering behemoth, look at it as a dual sport with a case of ...

Aug 11, 2021 · I don't know why people talk about the KLR with such reverence; when compared to the DR650s which I've ridden and owned, the KLR is a pig. Everything about the bike is low-budget, so if you've got your sights set on a KLR as your …

Jan 24, 2024 · Plus, ABS comes with the regular-sized KLR and will soon be offered on this one (A $300 option for 2024—Ed.). However, the low seat height that makes it easy to climb aboard did end up a detriment eventually. To make the bike more accessible, Kawasaki shortened the KLR’s suspension and shaved down the saddle.

Jan 19, 2010 · No question a Suzuki V-Strom DL-650 is totally superior to the KLR650 on the highway. MOST road bikes are better than the KLR on the highway, but my 08 KLR was pretty comfy cruising along at 70 for what it is. I would NEVER buy a KLR if I was just going to be riding pavement. I did buy one to go exploring off road and be able ride the highways.